19 not your lemon chicken Recipes

boneless skinless chicken breasts, red seedless grapes, halved, sliced almonds, toasted, fresh parsley , to taste, mayonnaise (not miracle whip or any other salad dressing), plain yogurt, sour cream, chopped fresh parsley or 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, lemon & herb seasoning (i wandered the spice aisle in the grocery store, and there is such a thing), honey (i did half and half) or 1 tsp sugar (i did half and half)

chicken , cut into pieces or 2 1/2-3 lbs your favorite mix of bone-in skin-on pieces, fruity olive oil, lemon juice (i love it really lemony, but you may prefer less lemon to start...can always add more!), dried oregano, salt, pepper (i use fresh ground black ), chopped garlic, to taste (i use way more ), artichoke heart, quartered (not marinated ), lemon slice

shredded cooked chicken, lemon juice, cumin, jalapeno, diced (more or less, to your taste ), chopped cilantro, garlic cloves, minced, monterey jack cheese, shredded, salt and pepper, flour tortillas (about 6 inch), oil (for frying ), avocados, red onion, diced (not too small), jalapeno, diced (more or less, to your taste ), cilantro, chopped, lemon juice, tomatoes, halved (or a whole tomato, diced), salt and pepper

good bbq sauce , like sweet baby rays or sticky fingers (savory, not sweet or honey bbq) or your homemade sauce, if not homemade sauce : will need zest and juice of a lemon wedge, 2 tsp minced onion, a few drops liquid smoke, 2 tsp worcestershire, 1 tsp margarine and 2 tsp jack daniels or 2 tsp beer, if desired - i use jd, boneless skinless chicken breasts, seasoned salt, garlic pepper, thick cut, peppered bacon, shredded monterrey cjack cheese, green onions, chopped, ripe red tomato, chopped, variation, breadcrmbs, parmesan, beaten eggs, milk, hot sauce, green tomatoes

apple, diced (peel or not to peel, your choice ), fresh lemon juice, celery, diced, red onions, diced, raisins, shredded carrots, chopped cooked chicken breast, plain fat-free yogurt, low-fat mayonnaise, nutmeg, fresh lemon juice, honey or 1 tsp maple syrup, pecans, egg white, brown sugar, lettuce cup (for serving)

whole romaine leaves, washed , trimmed of the tough stalk end, and cut into 2 or 3 pieces, each, handful of large baby spinach leaves, grilled chicken breast, lightly seasoned, fresh parmesan cheese, grated, kalamata olives, pitted, cucumber sliced in 1/2 inch pieces, then each 1 halved, tomatoes, ham steak cooked and cut into 1/2 inch cubes, turkey cutlet cooked and cut into 1/2 cubes (can sub thickly sliced turkey deli meat, cubed, if desired), cojack cheese, cut into 1/2 in cubes, hard boiled eggs, quartered, italian, french or sourdough bread, cubed in 1/2 inch cubes, butter, melted, garlic, minced, favorite non specific (meaning not cajun or italian, etc) spice blend(i used alpine touch which is a combo of onion, garlic, salt and pepper in perfect proportions, roasted red pepper(jarred is fine , just rinse first), garlic, minced, lemon juice, drizzle of balsamic vinegar, worcestershire sauce, honey, red pepper flakes (to your liking), fresh basil leaves, salad quality olive oil, kosher or sea salt and fresh ground black pepper

scallops (i prefer the small ones ), shrimp, peeled and deveined, cod (or other mild white fish), salsa (mild or hot, your choice ), dry white wine, chicken broth, lemon, butter (not margarine), olive oil, kosher salt, ground black pepper

farfalle pasta, butter, boneless chicken breasts, red bell pepper, finely diced, onion, finely diced, garlic cloves, minced, black pepper, salt, lemon-pepper seasoning, basil, oregano, orange peel, cayenne pepper, heavy cream, your choice wine, grated parmesan cheese

boneless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, salt, pepper, butter, artichoke hearts, dry sherry, lemon peel, grated, lemon juice, whipping cream, parmesan cheese, grated, capers (optional)

boston butt, head garlic, cloves separated and peeled, yellow onion, sliced into rings, beef broth or 1 (12 oz) can chicken broth, hot sauce (not tabasco, but something like crystal), lemon , juice of, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, mustard, salt and pepper, cayenne pepper

chicken legs or 5 lbs chicken wings (tips removed), hot sauce (or your favorite brand ), unsalted butter, melted, italian salad dressing, not creamy, lemon juice, dried basil leaves

twisted pasta salad, chicken, cooked and chopped, tri color rotini, italian salad dressing (your choice , i used good seasons), mayonnaise (not miracle whip), lemon juice, yellow mustard, onion, chopped, black olives, sliced, chopped celery

head romaine lettuce , torn,washed and dried, chicken breast halves, scallion, chopped, almonds, toasted, sesame seeds, toasted, mandarin oranges, drained, mai fun rice noodles (sai fun bean noodles also works if you can tsp find mai fun), canola oil , for frying the mai fun noodles, sugar (to your taste, i use about 3 tsp.), salt, lemon , juice of, fresh ground pepper, rice vinegar, canola oil , not olive oil

whole chickens, split in half, onion, chopped, green onion, chopped, fresh lemon juice , adjust according to taste, salt , adjust to taste, accent seasoning (optional), habanero peppers, chopped , adjust to your taste, freshly grated coconut meat , not the sweet baking kind (optional)

risotto with sausage and cranberry beans, make risotto , you absolutely must use a specific type of rice called arborio rice (carnaroli and vialone nano are also used, some say superior, but are more difficult to find). these types of rice release starch when stirred in a liquid; it is this process which makes risotto, otherwise you just have a starchy mess of mush. these types of rice are identified by their fat round grains and pearly appearance. they can be used to make other sorts of rice dishes, such as pilaf, but other types of rice cannot be used for risotto. arborio is no longer that much of a specialty product; it can be found in most large, well-stocked grocery stores in the italian section. or sometimes, misguidedly, in the asian section., okay , so now we have the rice. you will also need some good, low-salt stock or broth - it should be low-salt not for health reasons, but because a good deal of it will evaporate, leaving its salt behind, and i like to have more control over the salt in a dish. it can be homemade, but i m not going to be a snob about it because, in truth, we go through gallons of store-bought stock in this household and i don tsp see that changing anytime soon. furthermore, risotto is actually a dish which can be whipped up out of thin air when it seems as though you have nothing to eat, as long as you have butter, rice, stock, maybe a few herbs, and some leftover parmesan. i like the kind of stock purchased in tetrapak cartons, because they are resealable and can be put in the fridge and used as needed. if you really want to use homemade but you don tsp have time to make stock or don tsp like the aroma of roasting bones in your house (i don tsp blame you), you can buy really great stock at north market poultry and game - it is expensive, but can be diluted with a 2- or 3-to-1 ratio of water to stock, so it stretches. my general guideline is to plan on 1/4 cup dry rice per person, and about 4 cups of stock to 1 cup of rice. of course, this isn tsp exact and will vary depending on your elevation and the phases of the moon, but it s a good place to start. i usually just use 4 cups of stock and then dilute with water or wine (or sometimes beer, if that s all i have) if i feel i m going to run out., well, we have rice and stock covered, now we just need our setup: place the stock in a saucepan on your rear burner, bring to a simmer, and leave it there with a 6-8 oz ladle in, and place a large, wide saute pan (must be really large, plan that your rice will at least quadruple in size) or dutch oven on the burner in front. get out your favorite wooden spoon and flex your stirring arm., nice thing about using sausage is it s so full of flavor you can leave out the usual onion/garlic/shallot/celery nonsense if you re tired and don tsp feel like chopping. furthermore, sausage goes from the freezer to the pan without suffering too much. okay, let s go, risotto with sausage and cranberry beans - serves 4, links italian sausage , or 1 lb bulk (or hot, or a combination - definitely with some fennel), casings removed, cooked cranberry beans or 1 can white beans, drained, arborio rice, beef , chicken or vegetable stock, butter, freshly, finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish, an oz) flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely, lemon juice , or juice from 1/2 lemon, salt and black pepper to taste, red pepper flakes to taste, optional, good balsamic vinegar , optional

olive oil (to brown the meat), lean stewing beef, chopped onions, garlic, minced, chili powder, blend (your standard stuff in a jar), new mexico chile powder, dried ancho chile powder, paprika, ground cumin, bay leaf, chicken broth, diced tomatoes (do not drain), beer, black beans or 1 (14 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed, fresh cilantro, chopped, fresh lemon juice, molasses, dried oregano, dried thyme, masa harina, enough to thicken,to taste

water , vegetable stock or chicken stock (if you are not vegetarian), cumin (more or less to taste), salt (to taste), red lentils (whole or split , rinsed well), vegetable oil (your favorite ), sweet paprika, crushed thyme leaves, lemon slices (to garnish ), flat leaf parsley (to garnish )